Behr Castle Beige (N230-1) records 68% LRV and 86.3 L*_HK lightness (#E0D5CA, RGB 224/213/202). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=85.86, a*=1.92, b*=6.78, C*=7.05, h°=74.2°) place N230-1 in the Warm Yellow-Cream class. Top cross-brand matches for Castle Beige (N230-1) are Benjamin Moore Frosted Toffee (988, ΔE=1.07) and Sherwin-Williams Kestrel White (SW 7516, ΔE=1.66).
Behr Castle Beige (N230-1, #E0D5CA) is compared against competitor swatches under ISO/CIE 11664-6 (ΔE2000) and ASTM E308.
| Role / Brand | Paint Color Name & Code | HEX Code | LRV % | Undertone Profile | CIE ΔE 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOURCE (Behr) | Castle Beige (N230-1) | #E0D5CA | 68% | Warm Yellow-Cream | 0.00 (Ref) |
| Benjamin Moore #1 | Frosted Toffee (988) | #DED3C6 | 66.37% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 1.07 (97.8%) |
| Benjamin Moore #2 | Featherstone (1002) | #E2D8CF | 69.93% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 1.12 (97.6%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #1 | Kestrel White (SW 7516) | #E0D6C8 | 68.29% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 1.66 (96.5%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #2 | Reticence (SW 6064) | #D9CDC3 | 62.51% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 2.00 (95.8%) |
Cross-room ΔE=1.07 equivalent for N230-1: Frosted Toffee (988) delivers -1.6 LRV points deeper than Castle Beige (N230-1) with +0.9 higher C*=7.95 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.12 equivalent for N230-1: Featherstone (1002) delivers +1.9 LRV points lighter than Castle Beige (N230-1) with -1.09 softer C*=5.96 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.17 equivalent for N230-1: Kitten Whiskers (1003) delivers -1.8 LRV points deeper than Castle Beige (N230-1) with -1.29 softer C*=5.76 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.66 equivalent for N230-1: Kestrel White (SW 7516) delivers identical 68.29% reflectance to N230-1 with +1.16 higher C*=8.21 chroma.
Visual ΔE=2 alternative to N230-1: Reticence (SW 6064) delivers -5.5 LRV points deeper than Castle Beige (N230-1) with matched C*=6.91 saturation.
Visual ΔE=2.01 alternative to N230-1: Only Natural (SW 7596) delivers -1 LRV points deeper than Castle Beige (N230-1) with +2.62 higher C*=9.67 chroma.
Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Castle Beige (#E0D5CA, LRV 68%).
Castle Beige (N230-1, b*=6.78) counteracts cool northern sky cast without shifting dingy.
Rift-Cut White Oak & Matte Terrazzo calibrated for Castle Beige (68% LRV)
3000K–3500K CRI 95+ LED for N230-1 (2700K shifts to #FDCEAB)
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Code N230-1 (Castle Beige) reflects 68% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Behr Castle Beige (N230-1) registers J'=87.9, a'=1.57, and b'=4.69 with HSL (30°, 26%, 84%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 86.3 L*_HK. Because N230-1 carries a*=1.92 red-green and b*=6.78 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=7.05, Castle Beige projects a warm warm yellow-cream character across drywall and millwork.
Thermal lighting shifts Behr N230-1 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Castle Beige (N230-1) holds its native #E7D4C2 swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, N230-1 adapts to #EED2B9; at 3500K halogen, Castle Beige transitions to #F3D1B3; at 3000K residential LED, N230-1 warms to #F9CFAE; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Castle Beige (N230-1) settles at #FDCEAB.
When cross-matching Behr Castle Beige (N230-1, #E0D5CA), Benjamin Moore Frosted Toffee (988, #DED3C6, LRV 66.37%) scores ΔE2000=1.07 and CAM16=0.99, followed by Featherstone (1002, ΔE=1.12). In Sherwin-Williams, Kestrel White (SW 7516, #E0D6C8, LRV 68.29%) achieves ΔE2000=1.66 ahead of Reticence (SW 6064, ΔE=2). Coordinate N230-1 with Ultra Pure White® (UPW) ceilings, Vibrant White (BWC-12) trim, Spice Delight (PWL-81) hallways, and Ultra Pure White 1850 (1850) accents.
Spectrophotometric answers for homeowners, interior designers, and painting contractors specifying Behr Castle Beige.
Behr Castle Beige (N230-1) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 68% (#E0D5CA) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 86.3 L*_HK.
At 68% reflectance, Castle Beige (N230-1) is a mid-tone Behr shade with enough pigment depth (L*=85.86) to hold its #E0D5CA color in bright sun.
CIELAB telemetry (L*=85.86, a*=1.92, b*=6.78) classifies Behr Castle Beige (N230-1) as a Warm Warm Yellow-Cream with C*=7.05 chroma and h°=74.2° hue.
Pair Castle Beige (N230-1) with North & East Windows for N230-1 (68% LRV) and Rift-Cut White Oak & Matte Terrazzo calibrated for Castle Beige (68% LRV). Under 2700K evening bulbs, N230-1 shifts from #E0D5CA toward #FDCEAB.
Closest verified equivalents to Behr Castle Beige (N230-1, #E0D5CA) are Benjamin Moore Frosted Toffee (988, #DED3C6) at ΔE2000=1.07 and Sherwin-Williams Kestrel White (SW 7516, #E0D6C8) at ΔE2000=1.66.
Both 988 and SW 7516 matches are verified against Castle Beige (N230-1) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.
Alongside Behr Castle Beige (N230-1, LRV 68%), our Ou-Luo harmony engine specifies Behr Vibrant White (BWC-12, #EAEDEB, LRV 84%) in Semi-Gloss or Satin.
Pairing Vibrant White (BWC-12) with Castle Beige (N230-1) frames door casings and baseboards cleanly.